wow, I don't know what it is but I seem to keep finding really idiotic postings online from people who should NEVER under any circumstances be responsible for the life of a canine. Today a saw a post from a person who is thinking of giving away their dog because, the dog barks occasionally! They don't like the sound of the barking, and unless someone can offer an immediate solution to the problem (i.e. something other than actually spending time with the dog, or training the dog) they are going to give it away, because they like their apartment a lot (they also mention $ ). It sickens me the ways in which people view animals as disposable, and that liking an apartment could rate higher than the life of the canine that they are supposed to love, protect, and cherish. It's no wonder our shelters are overrun with dogs who need loving homes, people need to realize that dogs are not accessories, nor are they a piece of furniture to be ignored. I'm off to go hug Mercury who is comfortably lounging on the couch of our apartment that i adore (but not as much as i love my dog).